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MHR 315 - Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis Counseling

This course is an overview of different treatment models for chemical dependency and dual diagnosis treatment.  Chemical dependency for the purposes of this course will include diagnoses of substance abuse and dependence for alcohol, street drugs and abused prescription medication.  Dual diagnosis in this context refers to having both a mental health diagnosis (i.e. depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder) and a substance abuse or dependence disorder.  Students will be reviewing the history and development of dual diagnosis treatment and learning about screening, assessment and basic treatment models, as well as understanding the current array of services for chemical dependency.  Students will also learn how to identify state board requirements for becoming a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) and Licensed Drug & Alcohol Counselor (LADC), as well as the requirements to qualify and register for the professional exams.

Prerequisites: MHR 200, MHR 205 and MHR minor, or permission of the instructor.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3